The global wound closure devices market size is expected to reach USD 21.15 billion by 2030, expanding at a CAGR of 6.60% from 2025 to 2030, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Increasing prevalence of chronic injuries, technological advancements, and rising number of road accidents and surgeries are expected to propel market growth.
Rising incidence of road accidents across the globe has led to increase in demand for various wound closure devices. For instance, as per the reports on Road Traffic Injuries by WHO, every year 20 million to 50 million people suffer from some kind of injuries or disabilities resulting from road accidents. Moreover, increasing prevalence of burn and trauma cases globally is anticipated to drive the market. For instance, as per WHO (2018), around 1,000,000 people suffer from severe or moderate burns in India, each year. In addition, as per the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), in 2017, countries such as Bulgaria, Finland, the Netherlands, and China reported a rise in incidence of burn injuries. Wound closure devices, such as adhesives, staples, and sutures, are required for the treatment of such injuries.
North America held the largest market share in 2018 owing to the presence of key players in the region. Rising awareness among patients regarding the benefits of surgeries in providing quick relief from pains is driving regional growth. Key players operating in the North America market include B. Braun Melsungen AG; 3M; Medtronic; Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.; and Baxter. The Asia Pacific market is expected to exhibit the fastest growth rate over the forecast period owing to surge of medical tourism.
Some of the products offered by key players are STRATAFIX suture by Johnson & Johnson, TISSEELfibrin sealant by Baxter, Biatain Adhesive and Biatain Ag Adhesive by Coloplast Corp., and APPOSE Single Use Skin Stapler by Medtronic.
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The sutures segment dominated the market and accounted for a revenue share of 40.00% in 2024. These high numbers are attributed to the established effectiveness, versatility, and acceptance of sutures in various medical procedures.
The adhesives segment is projected to grow at the highest CAGR, which makes it the second fastest-growing segment over the forecast period.
The acute wounds segment dominated the market in 2024 and is expected to continue its dominance with the highest CAGR of 7.17% over the forecast period.
The hospitals segment dominated the market and accounted for the largest revenue share of 39.44% in 2024, owing to the increasing number of surgical procedures and trauma cases.
North America wound closure devices market held the largest revenue share of 38.48% in 2024, owing to continuous research in the wound care sector and growing product launches.
Grand View Research has segmented the global wound closure devices market on the basis of product, wound type, end use, and region:
Wound Closure Devices Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Sutures
Absorbable
Non-Absorbable
Adhesives
Staples
Strips
Sterile
Non-Sterile
Clips
Sealants
Non-Synthetic
Collagen Based
Synthetic
Others
Wound Closure Devices Wound Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Acute Wound
Chronic Wound
Wound Closure Devices End Use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
Hospitals
Clinics
Trauma Centers
Others
Wound Closure Devices Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018 - 2030)
North America
U.S.
Canada
Mexico
Europe
UK
Germany
Italy
France
Spain
Denmark
Sweden
Norway
Asia Pacific
Japan
China
India
South Korea
Australia
Thailand
Latin America
Brazil
Argentina
MEA
South Africa
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Kuwait
List of Key Players of Wound Closure Devices Market
3M
Ethicon (Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc.)
Medtronic
Baxter
Smith+Nephew
Stryker
Advanced Medical Solutions Group plc
Riverpoint Medical
DermaClip
AVITA Medical, Inc.
Corza Medical
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